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Software Overview

Question 20 • Computer Science Foundations

Which of the following represent features of free software licensing? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
is concerned with defending users’ freedom of use
B
is always free of cost
C
makes source code available for editing
D
allows users to redistribute modified software as proprietary
E
is an idea that was developed by the Open Source Initiative (OSI)

Explanation

Free software licensing is about users’ freedom to run, study, modify, and share software, so A is correct. Making source code available so users can study and modify it is part of those freedoms, so C is also correct. “Free” means freedom, not necessarily zero cost, and free software licenses do not generally allow modified versions to be redistributed as proprietary software. The free software movement was developed by Richard Stallman and the Free Software Foundation, not the OSI.

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